Clocking problems

[RackAddict]

Has anyone been able to set the axe FX3 as The master clock source when connecting to some other device via AES?
The only way I have been able to get the unit to work with other effects processors connected AES is when I set the clock to "external" in the axe FX and to use the other device as the master. I have tried this with two devices so far. Otherwise if I do the reverse and set the axe fx 3 as internal to the clock source, there is either digital noise or no sound.

 

[sean.e]

if you are using both in and out between Axe3 and another device, the external device must be master.

 

[RackAddict]

if you are using both in and out between Axe3 and another device, the external device must be master.

Thanks for clarifying this. Is this in the manual? I must have missed it.

 

[sean.e]

I don't think so, but there are multiple forum threads re: AES and clock.

 

[RackAddict]

In addition, Anytime i connect AES, and switch up the clocking source, it changes the sound of varius blocks in a subtle way and takes away top end. Turning off then on again does not fix it. Then i have to reinstall the firmware then all is fine again.

 

[sean.e]

instead of reinstalling firmware, consider shutting down all devices and then powering them back up (ensuring the master clock source is fully booted before powering up the dependent devices).